Shahidah Foster is a certified Project Management Professional (CAPM®) and Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt with a Master’s in International Management & Information Systems. She is currently R&D PMO Manager at Jungbunzlauer, where she leads portfolio governance, Stage Gate methodology, and digital transformation initiatives.
Shahidah began her career in customer service leadership across diverse industries including airline (passenger transport), aviation (engine parts and aircraft accessories) and luxury cosmetics, before transitioning into portfolio and project management in the life sciences sector. At Sartorius and Jungbunzlauer, she has coordinated global R&D portfolios, authored business cases for enterprise project management systems, and co-leading the rollout of ClickUp for product development projects and driving Salesforce for customer-driven projects.
In addition to her PMO leadership, she directed a 16-person leadership team for a 600+ member global women’s network, embedding DEI and employee engagement initiatives in partnership with HR and Communications.
Passionate about creating community and fostering collaboration, she thrives on building frameworks that enable cross-functional collaboration and accelerate strategic outcomes.
Shahidah joined PMI Switzerland to deepen her expertise in project management offices and connect with peers who share her passion for innovation, transformation, and knowledge exchange.
Fluent in English and German with knowledge in Spanish and French, she brings a strong international perspective, having lived and worked across the US, Germany, and now working in Switzerland. Outside of work, she enjoys strength and flexibility training, hosting dinners and events for friends and family, exploring global cultures through travel groups and language exchange meetups as well as building her personal brand around women’s leadership and career growth.